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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Celestine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vesuvianite Idocrase and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.